Broker Rankings
Broker ratings with a focus on brokers that offer mutual funds, including online and offline brokers.
Best Online Trading Web Sites
Trading online is one of America's favorite Internet pastimes. Find out which Web sites are doing the best job of gaining and retaining online customers.
Trading online is one of America's favorite Internet pastimes. Find out which Web sites are doing the best job of gaining and retaining online customers.
Jupiter Online Broker 2005 Study
Jupiter names Ameritrade the top online broker in this study based on user growth, participation, assets and other factors.
Jupiter names Ameritrade the top online broker in this study based on user growth, participation, assets and other factors.
E-Trade 12b-1 Fee Rebate Warning
In response to the scrutiny on mutual fund fees, E-trade is the first brokerage company to offer a 50% rebate on 12b-1 fees. Find out why I think it should be illegal!
In response to the scrutiny on mutual fund fees, E-trade is the first brokerage company to offer a 50% rebate on 12b-1 fees. Find out why I think it should be illegal!
SmartMoney Discount Broker Ratings
Mid-2004, Smartmoney ran a series of tests to determine the best discount brokers (low fees). Here are the results.
Mid-2004, Smartmoney ran a series of tests to determine the best discount brokers (low fees). Here are the results.
Keynote Web Broker Trading Index
Shows the average response times and success rates for creating a standard stock-order transaction on selected brokerage Web sites. Updated weekly.
Shows the average response times and success rates for creating a standard stock-order transaction on selected brokerage Web sites. Updated weekly.
SmartMoney Full Service Broker Rankings
Mid-2004, Smartmoney ran a series of tests to determine the best full service brokers (high fees). Here are the results.
Mid-2004, Smartmoney ran a series of tests to determine the best full service brokers (high fees). Here are the results.
Smartmoney Premium Discount Broker Rankings
Mid-2004, Smartmoney ran a series of tests to determine the best premium discount brokers (fall between full-service brokers and discount brokers in terms of fees). Here are the results.
Mid-2004, Smartmoney ran a series of tests to determine the best premium discount brokers (fall between full-service brokers and discount brokers in terms of fees). Here are the results.
Broker Scorecard
Gomez.com rates broker Web sites on ease of use, resources, and more.
Gomez.com rates broker Web sites on ease of use, resources, and more.
Broker Survey (2001)
SmartMoney Magazine performed a thorough survey of brokerage firms and ranks brokers for the do-it-yourselfer and the "delegator."
SmartMoney Magazine performed a thorough survey of brokerage firms and ranks brokers for the do-it-yourselfer and the "delegator."
Brokerage Comparison by Fool.com
Well-designed chart displays 6 different brokers and compares their services; offers many details.
Well-designed chart displays 6 different brokers and compares their services; offers many details.
Broker Ratings for Do-it-Yourselfers
Find out who the best brokers are for the do-it-yourselfer according to Smart Money.
Find out who the best brokers are for the do-it-yourselfer according to Smart Money.
Broker Q&A's
Have a general broker question? Chances are Fool.com has answered it for you.
Have a general broker question? Chances are Fool.com has answered it for you.
Forbes Best of the Web: Online Brokers
Forbes magazine ranks online brokers by Web site design, content and trading costs. Includes short site reviews with "best" and "worst" comments about each site.
Forbes magazine ranks online brokers by Web site design, content and trading costs. Includes short site reviews with "best" and "worst" comments about each site.
How to Choose a Stock Broker
The Missouri Division of Securities provides a great guide for beginning investors.
The Missouri Division of Securities provides a great guide for beginning investors.
Your Broker Isn't Your Friend
Merriman describes what most stock brokers are really after and how they are motivated.
Merriman describes what most stock brokers are really after and how they are motivated.
How to Pick an Honest Broker
SmartMoney magazine helps you find an honest broker, which is no easy task.
SmartMoney magazine helps you find an honest broker, which is no easy task.
Money's Online Broker Ratings
Money magazine writers opened accounts with 24 leading online brokers and ranked them to see which provide the best service for mainstream investors, wealthy investors, frequent traders and beginners.
Money magazine writers opened accounts with 24 leading online brokers and ranked them to see which provide the best service for mainstream investors, wealthy investors, frequent traders and beginners.
Broker and Banker Combination Ratings
Kiplinger offers a handy tool to rank online brokers and banker combinations.
Kiplinger offers a handy tool to rank online brokers and banker combinations.
Ten Ways to Size Up a Broker
Fool.com offers 10 subjects to look at when choosing a broker.
Fool.com offers 10 subjects to look at when choosing a broker.
Which Broker is Best for You?
Smart Money offers a very impressive ranking tool customized to your individual needs.
Smart Money offers a very impressive ranking tool customized to your individual needs.